Walmart and Sam’s Club Raise $731,994 for Riley Hospital in six weeks

More than 140 Walmart and Sam’s Club locations across Indiana raised $731,994 for Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, Indiana’s only nationally-ranked, comprehensive and Children’s Miracle Network-affiliated hospital.

“Riley Hospital is extremely grateful to Walmart and Sam’s Club for their generosity to support children,” said Jim Austin, assistant vice president of corporate partnerships at Riley Children’s Foundation. “Ongoing support from Walmart and Sam’s Club helps Riley fulfill our mission of improving the health and well-being of children.”

Walmart and Sam's Club associates, customers and members participated in a six-week campaign across the country to raise funds for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Through donations accepted at cash registers and in-store fundraising activities Walmart and Sam’s Club raised more than $40.2 million nationally for all 170 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. This annual fundraising campaign is the most recent by the retailers, as Walmart and Sam's Club have collected more than $740 million since partnering with the charity in 1987.

“Riley Hospital for Children serves Walmart customers, neighbors and family members,” said Walmart Regional General Manager David Reitnauer. “Walmart is committed to the communities we serve and to doing all we can to improve the lives of children.”

Riley Hospital for Children requires significant and broad-based financial support to sustain and expand groundbreaking, life-saving treatment and research, facilities and accessibility. Each year children from all 92 Indiana counties turn to Riley Hospital and its regional clinics throughout the state more than 300,000 times.

The retailer’s six-week campaign ran earlier this year. Walmart and Sam's Club 2014 fundraising efforts will continue throughout the year at participating locations through various in-store activities.

About Philanthropy at Walmart

Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are committed to helping people live better through philanthropic efforts. By operating globally and giving back locally, Walmart is uniquely positioned to address the needs of the communities it serves and make a significant social impact within its core areas of giving: Hunger Relief & Healthy Eating, Sustainability, Career Opportunity and Women's Economic Empowerment. Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are leading the fight against hunger in the United States with a $2 billion commitment through 2015. Walmart has donated more than 1 billion meals to those in need across the country. To learn more about Walmart's giving, visit foundation.walmart.com.

About Riley Children’s Foundation

Riley Children’s Foundation supports Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, Camp Riley and the James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home. As Indiana’s only comprehensive hospital dedicated exclusively to the care of children, Riley Hospital has provided compassionate care, support and comfort to children and their families since 1924. Each year children from all 92 Indiana counties turn to Riley Hospital and its regional clinics throughout the state more than 300,000 times. Riley Hospital’s partnership with Indiana University Health and its strong affiliation with the Indiana University School of Medicine make Riley Hospital the leader in pediatric care in the state and the region. For more information, visit RileyKids.org.

About Children's Miracle Network Hospitals

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® raises funds and awareness for 170 member hospitals that provide 32 million treatments each year to kids across the U.S. and Canada. Donations stay local to fund critical treatments and healthcare services, pediatric medical equipment and charitable care. Since 1983, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has raised more than $5 billion, most of it $1 at a time through the charity's Miracle Balloon icon. Its various fundraising partners and programs support the nonprofit's mission to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible. Find out why children's hospitals need community support, identify your member hospital and learn how you can Put Your Money Where the Miracles Are, at CMNHospitals.org and facebook.com/CMNHospitals.